What public health experts say about Trump is true or false? Public health experts have warned...

ArishMell · 70-79, M

Surely the adjectives "liberal" and "progressive", are compliments?

There are three very good reasons for rich countries to help poor ones. Such aid is very costly, and the UK as well as USA has had to cut back on overseas aid, but cutting back is not the same as ending it entirely.

The fist is common humamity. Why should I leave you to die from a curable illness because I am rich enough to afford an injection and therefore am worth more than you as a person.?

The second is a matter of politics and diplomacy. Abandoning these countries is likely to drive them further into the arms of countries like Russia, Iran and China, none of whom is likely to care about their residents. It is also likely to foment and worsen unrest on the continent.

The third is one of health. Infectuious diseases don't have passports not recognise borders, and a land riddled by disease is a health risk to others.

ElwoodBlues · M

Since when? Since at least 1966 when USAID joined the effort to eradicate smallpox.

to wipe out diseases in Africa?

Did you really think "African" diseases stayed in Africa?

Didn't you know that we're all a 24-36 hour trip from the most remote villages in Africa? Didn't you know that we've fought multiple Ebola outbreaks in Africa? Didn't you realize that fighting hemorrhagic fevers like Ebola (80% to 90% fatality rate) in Africa is far better for Americans than fighting them here?

Didn't you know that SARS and MERS (10% to 35% fatality rate) spread even more easily than Ebola? Would you really rather wait for diseases like those to reach US shores before we begin to fight them??

Have you never realized that this system has been protecting you from pandemics FOR YOUR ENTIRE LIFE???

There are eight candidates for the next likely pandemic. Don't you think we should be studying them as we help contain them OFFSHORE???
https://interestingengineering.com/lists/8-diseases-lead-next-pandemic

SunshineGirl · 36-40, F

Successive American administrations have deemed providing basic healthcare to the world's youngest and most rapidly growing region is in the national interest. It is an inexpensive way of averting natural disaster that may lead to the displacement of millions of people and increase migration flows to the rich world. It also helps America to exert soft power and influence and access emerging economic markets. While America under Trump does not understand the importance of this, China certainly does.

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

Gates foundation worked with USAID all around the world for decades. Gates himself just contributed another 200 billion to make up for that loss in federal aide.

https://organiser.org/2025/02/20/279172/world/bill-gates-and-usaid-unveiling-the-hidden-agendas-behind-their-global-impact/

A Partnership Built on Health and Development

USAID and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have been intertwined for decades, primarily focusing on global health issues, including infectious diseases, vaccines, family planning, and agriculture. This partnership has resulted in projects like the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, as well as the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI). However, this alliance, which also includes the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), has raised some eyebrows due to its connections with controversial players and practices.

GAVI and the HPV Vaccine Controversy One of the most contentious areas of Gates’ and USAID’s collaboration is their involvement in the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation. Through GAVI, Bill Gates has advocated for vaccination programs in developing countries, including a controversial HPV vaccination initiative aimed at protecting millions of girls from cervical cancer. The plan to vaccinate 86 million girls with vaccines like Gardasil, produced by Merck, has faced scrutiny due to reports of severe side effects, including paralysis and even death

In India, the administration of the HPV vaccine in 2009 led to adverse reactions and allegations of misconduct. These incidents were reportedly ignored by Gates and USAID, even as new reports surfaced linking the vaccine to debilitating illnesses and fatalities. Despite mounting evidence of harm, Gates and USAID continued their support for GAVI, raising questions about their commitment to public safety versus their ties to big pharmaceutical companies like Merck.

Pandemic Funds and Reproductive Health Schemes

In addition to their health initiatives, Gates and USAID’s collaboration extends into controversial areas such as family planning and reproductive health. Leaked documents published by Revolver News in 2022 exposed a scheme by GAVI using pandemic funds for reproductive health programs in Africa. Critics argue that this initiative raises ethical concerns, especially considering the use of global health funding intended for urgent pandemic relief to promote birth control and reproductive rights. Such programs are part of broader efforts by Gates and USAID to push global agendas that go beyond immediate public health concerns, further solidifying their influence in developing nations under the guise of humanitarian aid.

ididntknow · 51-55, M

USAID, wasn’t for aid, it was a slush fund, for control of the world, bribes, wars, CIA funding, backhanders, regime change operations, eg, Ukraine, attempted in Georgia, Belarus, just to mention a few, it had nothing to do with helping the world, it was a secret fund,

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

As long as its only more working class or poor Americans that suffer and die, then the administration doesnt see a problem.. No matter what the words, thats what the money says. And you should always listen to the money..😷

gol979 · 41-45, M

It hasnt stopped. Just look at the recent "contracts". Its just been absorbed in the state department.

And lets be honest, 1% of that tax/theft money goes to normal peop!e the rest is used to maintain empire (or whatever you want to call it). And if money/bribes dont work then the money suppliers will regime through state violence (ie war) or assassination.

Kwek00 · 41-45, M

The first word salad of the day. 🙄

fanuc2013 · 51-55, F

It will also hurt a number of liberal bank accounts!

Patriot96 · 56-60, C

More EXPERTS, squandering our tax money

nudistsueaz · 61-69, F

Who cares???
It was a front for laundering money and had zero oversite .

sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M

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